page_title: Obuse, Nagano
section_title: Local attractions
hierarchical_section_title: Obuse, Nagano / Local attractions
context_page_description: Obuse is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 10,999 in 3832 households, and a population density of 580 persons per km². The total area of the town is 19.12 square kilometres.
context_section_description: Although small, the quaint town of Obuse is known for its chestnut industry, which brings a unique flair to the work of local artisans, inspiring different dishes such as the chestnut ice cream and other desserts. The abundance of chestnuts in the area have made Obuse an attractive stop for tourists and art collectors in the heart of Nagano, creating a market for local woodworkers and artists.
  Gansho-in, Buddhist temple with ceiling painted by Katsushika Hokusai
  Hokusai Museum This museum is a national treasure, exhibiting the works and history of the great Japanese artist Hokusai who created several of his renowned masterpieces in Obuse.
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